How to Delete Upwork Account

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May 12, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to permanently close your Upwork account in minutes.

Quick summary

Deleting an Upwork account requires navigating to Account Settings and confirming closure through the Contact Info section. This step-by-step process ensures your account is permanently removed after selecting a reason and confirming the action.

Steps

Click on your profile picture in the top-right corner.
Select Account Settings from the dropdown menu.
On the left sidebar, click on Contact Info.
Scroll down and click Close My Account.
Select a reason for closing your account.
Confirm your account closure by clicking Close my account.

📌 Why this matters

Knowing how to permanently delete an Upwork account gives freelancers and clients full control over their data and platform presence. The account closure process on Upwork involves multiple verification steps — including selecting a closure reason and confirming the action — which can be confusing without clear guidance. This interactive demo simplifies the process by walking users through each required step inside the actual Upwork interface. Whether you are leaving the platform or managing multiple accounts, understanding the exact deletion workflow helps you act quickly and confidently.

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